Abstract: ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of surrounding-acupuncture on scalp on hemiplegia.Methods90 patients were divided into three groups. First group were treated with surrounding-acupuncture on scalp, second group with traditional scalp-acupuncture, the third group was control group. ADL and Mannal Function Test (MFT) were used to evaluate the function pre- and post treatment. ResultsThere were no significant differences among the three groups on ADL and MFT at beginning, that were improved significantly after treatment. However, the first group improved more significantly than that of the other two groups for ADL and low limb MFT. The first group showed significantly improvement for Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression pre- and post treatment.ConclusionThe surrounding-acupuncture on scalp is effective method for hemiplegia.

Key words: surrounding-acupuncture on scalp, hemiplegia, activity of daily living, rehabilitation